About this opportunity
Kansas State University lists this Livestock Research Technologist opportunity in parsons, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About This Role
This position is responsible for performing the technical animal care work for the beef cattle research program at the Mound Valley, KS unit of the Southeast Research & Extension Center. The position ensures research protocols are followed accurately, new technology is correctly implemented, animal welfare standards are maintained, and cattle performance, health, reproduction, and treatment responses are properly monitored. The position also assists with forage and grain production and equipment and facility maintenance.
About Us
K-State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. We are a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county government, with offices in every Kansas county. We conduct research throughout Kansas that is shared by Extension agents and others on our websites and through numerous conferences, workshops, field days, publications, newsletters, and more.
Worksite Description
This position is On-site . The Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons, KS is the base of operations, but the person selected for this position will primarily report to the Mound Valley, KS field site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires an associate degree and two years of relevant experience. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the applied engineering knowledge, technical design expertise and analytical skills necessary to construct, modify and maintain experimental equipment and support complex research processes within a laboratory environment. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential experience inherent in a formal degree program.
Valid driver's license.
Must be capable and willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, if not already licensed.
Preferred Qualifications:
An associate degree with a major in Agriculture, Animal Science, or other related field
Beef Quality Assurance certification
Certified Artificial Insemination technician
Ultrasound Guidelines Council certified technician
Ability to drive large and small farm equipment safely and skillfully
Welding, fence construction, and mechanical abilities
Ability to recognize plant diseases and signs of insect infestation
Knowledge of the hazards and effects of pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc.) and the ability to read and interpret label and MSDS instructions regarding safe and proper use of agricultural chemicals
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions pertaining to repair, maintenance, and operation of agricultural equipment, vehicles, and power tools
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Additional Role Information:
Certified, or capable and willing to be certified, to apply restricted-use pesticides to crops, including Category 1A and Category 10: Demonstration and Research
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter
Contact information for three professional references
Application Window
Applications close on: October 4, 2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
$20.67 - $24.03 per hour
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.